Book Prize Accepting Submissions for 2025 Prize
The John Wesley Dafoe Foundation is once again pleased to receive submissions for its annual
Book Prize. The 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize, valued at $12,000, will be awarded to a
publication with a 2024 imprint “. . . for distinguished writing by Canadians, or authors resident
in Canada, that contributes to the understanding of Canada, Canadians, and/or Canada’s place in
the world.” Co- or multiple authored books are eligible, but not edited books consisting of chapters
from many different authors.
A nominal submission fee of $50 per entry is required. To nominate a book(s), publishers and
individuals:
1) 2) Submit four copies of each book nominated;
Provide the appropriate submission fee ($50 per title) in cheque form payable to the J.W.
Dafoe Foundation;
3) Send books and fees to Dr. Andrea Rounce, Honorary Secretary, The J.W. Dafoe
Foundation, c/o 220 Dysart Road, Room 442 University College Building, University of
Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M8;
4) Meet deadline of Monday December 16, 2024. Please note that late entries for books
published in the later months of 2024 will be accepted into early 2025, as long as we are
advised that they are being submitted; and
5) Send an email with the publisher’s contact information (name/email/phone number) and
the book title(s) being nominated to Dr. Andrea Rounce at andrea(dot)rounce(at)umanitoba(dot)ca
6) You will be notified when the title(s) submitted and payment have been received.
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